PROGRAM TECHNICIAN III

Job Description and Duties

This position is being advertised until filled and applications will be reviewed monthly with the following cutoff dates: 04/15/26, 05/15/26, 06/15/26, 07/15/26, 08/15/26, and 08/29/26.

Under the general direction of the Crime Analyst Supervisor (CAS) in the Disposition Resolution Unit, the Program Technician (PT) III analyzes and interprets criminal history documents and resolves all complex errors or omissions prior to submission for entry into the Automated Criminal History System (ACHS). The PT III will request missing arrest and court disposition information to comply with legal requirements for firearms and ammunition eligibility purposes. They will provide priority handling of arrest and disposition information needed to comply with legal requirements, review documents to determine their validity, identify any additional problems, and employ the most efficient method of resolution. Further duties include interpreting manual and automated criminal history records and related source documents, corresponding with criminal justice agencies by U.S. mail, telephone, and fax, and providing training to new and current employees. The PT III must have excellent communication and organizational skills, work well under stress, and be able to adjust to changing priorities. They must be highly motivated, flexible, able to resolve issues with minimal guidance and follow oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures. In response to critical workload, the PT III may be required to work overtime and/or assist other Bureau of Firearms (BOF) program units as organizational priorities arise and may not be allowed to take time off during the months of November through January.

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Working Conditions

DOJ has adopted teleworking for employees who can effectively perform their essential work functions remotely. This position currently has no telework available.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-509898) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.

• Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.

• A fingerprint check will be required.

• If interested in this position, please apply and List/Transfer eligibility will be verified.

• Failure to submit the required application documents may result in the disqualification of your application.

• This is a 12-month limited term position, however, it may be extended and/or become permanent.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The Program Technician III should possess good verbal skills; be able to follow oral and written instructions; analyze data; pay close attention to detail; meet short due dates and/or deadlines; experience working with various database and computer systems (Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook); be dependable; and display good work habits.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Timely Filing of Applications

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted for that cut-off date. If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.